The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will close the GATE 2027 registration window with a late fee today, October 12, 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed the application process must submit their forms through the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in, before the deadline.The extended registration window is the final opportunity for candidates to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, unless the examination authority announces a further extension. Candidates who miss the deadline will not be able to register after the window closes.Applicants are advised to complete the registration process and pay the prescribed fee within the stipulated time to avoid missing the examination.
GATE 2027 registration: Important dates
According to the announced schedule, the regular registration window closed on October 5, 2026. Candidates were subsequently allowed to submit their applications with a late fee until October 12.The application correction window will open on October 14 and remain available until October 21, 2026. Candidates who have already completed their applications can use this period to make permitted changes or rectify defects identified during scrutiny.The important dates for GATE 2027 are given below.
| Activity | Date |
| Opening of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | September 2, 2026 |
| Last date for regular registration without late fee | October 5, 2026 |
| Last date for registration with late fee | October 12, 2026 |
| Opening of application correction window | October 14, 2026 |
| Closing of application correction window | October 21, 2026 |
GATE 2027: Steps to apply
Candidates who have not yet registered can follow these steps to submit their GATE 2027 application form:
- Visit the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Click on the GATE 2027 registration or application link.
- Select the new registration option and enter the required details.
- Fill out the online application form with the necessary information.
- Pay the applicable registration fee, including the late fee.
- Review the details entered in the form and submit the application.
- Download or save the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should retain their application details and payment confirmation for future use.Aspirants can click on the link provided here to apply for the GATE 2027 exam.
GATE 2027 registration fee with late fee
Candidates applying during the extended registration period must pay the applicable late fee. The amount varies according to the candidate’s category and whether they are applying for one paper or two papers.The category-wise registration fee for GATE 2027 is as follows:
| Candidate category | One paper: regular period | Two papers: regular period | One paper: extended period | Two papers: extended period |
| Female, SC, ST and PwD candidates | Rs 1,000 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 1,500 | Rs 2,500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals | Rs 2,000 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 2,500 | Rs 4,500 |
The registration fee must be paid online. Candidates can use credit cards, debit cards, net banking or UPI, as available on the application portal.Applicants should select the applicable category and number of papers carefully before making the payment.
GATE 2027 application correction window: Who can make changes?
The GATE 2027 application correction window will open on October 14. Candidates who have completed the registration and application process will be able to make permitted changes to their submitted forms between October 14 and October 21, 2026.However, the correction window is not an opportunity for fresh applicants to register for the examination. Candidates who have not submitted their applications by the registration deadline cannot use this facility to apply for GATE 2027.During scrutiny, the respective coordinating GATE offices may identify defects in applications and notify candidates through email, SMS, or WhatsApp. Applicants must rectify the defects within the stipulated time.The status of an application will be updated after scrutiny. Candidates are advised to log in to the application portal regularly, check whether any defects have been flagged, and complete the required corrections promptly.With the late registration window closing today, candidates who intend to appear for GATE 2027 should complete their applications without waiting until the last moment.
